St Joseph's School vs Trinity Gardens School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 698 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Payneham South · Catholic primary · R-6
494 students · ICSEA 1092
Trinity Gardens School
Trinity Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
695 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | St Joseph's School Payneham South SA | Trinity Gardens School Trinity Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #35 of 348 | #67 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #632 of 4,908 | #1089 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 494 | 695 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 265 | 308 / 387 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 31.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Payneham South 5070 | Trinity Gardens 5068 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjopayn.catholic.edu.au | www.trinitygs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 69.2).
- •Trinity Gardens School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Gardens School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 494.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -17%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Trinity Gardens School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School better than Trinity Gardens School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (74.0 vs 69.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Joseph's School and Trinity Gardens School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Payneham South and Trinity Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Gardens School has 15.9.
How do St Joseph's School and Trinity Gardens School rank in SA?
St Joseph's School is 35th of 348 and Trinity Gardens School is 67th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.